Innovation Summer 2024

CONTINUING EDUCATION

UPCOMING COURSES egbc.ca/Events Owner’s Guide to Project Assurance and Oversight

Emotional Intelligence and Team Effectiveness

Contract Administration and Contractual Issues for Engineering and Construction Projects July 10, 2024 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This session will cover legal and contractual issues related to the effective management and administration of construction projects. It focusses on the roles and responsibilities of owners, contractors, and engineers. It provides project managers with a good understanding of the practical implications of legal precedents and improves their ability to make better decisions. Dispute situations will be reviewed and discussed with participants. Voltage Stability and Reactive Power Planning July 22, 2024 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours The course covers the theory, practical aspects, modeling, and analysis. After completing the course, the students will be able to understand why voltage control is important, how it is achieved, and study methods used to assess voltage performance. Truth and Reconciliation: Embracing Truth for Meaningful Reconciliation September 25, 2024 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour In recent years, Canadians have started listening to the Indigenous voices that had been silenced for so long. While this is prompting many to want to act in reconciliation, collectively, a key message from many of these voices is that we must first fully engage with “truth” in order to make reconciliation possible and meaningful. Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is a process aimed at acknowledging and addressing the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous peoples. It seeks to uncover the truth about past atrocities, foster healing and reconciliation, and pave the way for a more equitable future.

June 27, 2024 | Eligible for 3.75 CE Hours What is the role of emotional intelligence in the development of trust, psychological safety, and effective team performance? In this workshop we will discuss what you need to know about emotional intelligence to help yourself and your teams perform at their best. Design of Hydraulic Structures July 3-5, 2024 | Eligible for 21 CE Hours The course offers fundamentals of design of hydraulic structures and will discuss core issues, basic formulas in design, and common mistakes. Business Development and Sales Skills for Engineers and Geoscientists The program is presented in four self-paced online courses supported by three interactive webinars and covers the topics of business development, priority management, personal branding, and The Sales Diamond™—a six-step beginning-to-end sales process providing attendees with the framework to both “earn the right” to sell and “secure commitment” from clients. This program will appeal to engineers and geoscientists who are or would like to become seller/doers, and to those aspiring to secure more profitable business, build their reputation, and advance within their organizations. Project Claims and Disputes on Engineering and Construction Projects July 9, 2024 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This session discusses the causes and types of claims, the procedures by owners and contractors to avoid claims, and methods to quantify and resolve claims. July 8-October 6, 2024 Eligible for 4.5 CE Hours

June 18, 2024 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This one-day seminar introduces and defines assurance and oversight processes specifically developed for owners’ organizations, such as municipalities, ministries, and other organizations responsible for delivering major capital projects. Assurance and oversight are essential components of project management as they are integral to minimizing risks, controlling costs, and achieving the project’s objectives. Active Allyship: Paving the Way to Inclusivity June 19, 2024 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour This workshop will help you understand the meaning of true inclusion by exploring what it means to be a dedicated and engaged ally. We’ll teach you practical strategies to transform your positive intentions into meaningful actions that uplift and empower diverse experiences. Essential Skills for Managers June 19-20, 2024 | Eligible for 13 CE Hours This workshop is designed for new managers and existing managers who have not had sufficient exposure to formal training. It covers all the areas that new leaders typically need to focus on and is packed with practical examples and tools, which are practised extensively in the webinar. Climate Change Impacts on Water Systems June 26, 2024 | Eligible for 2 CE Hours The seminar will address the impact on fresh water sources and how to address these challenges to maintain the supply of safe drinking water to the public.

Regulatory Learning

Ethical Learning

Technical Learning

Communications/Leadership Learning

We encourage you to take advantage of the new Knowledge Centre, at egbc.ca/knowledge-centre, which provides on-demand educational opportunities.The Centre now hosts more than 100 on-demand recorded and self-directed courses on a variety of topics. Scan the QR code to access the Knowledge Centre.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to engineering and geoscience practice? Engineers and Geoscientists BC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit egbc.ca/Practice-Resources/Professional-Development.

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